"Considering the historical background of Isfahan that indicates the rich Iranian culture, it is not possible to perceive Persian culture deeply without visiting this city," the prime minister of Armenia said.

Yesterday, Isfahan's Governor-General held a meeting with the Armenian Archbishop of Isfahan and southern part of Iran. Abbas Rezaei congratulated the New Year, and hoped that we will arrive to witness the migration of Armenians from Armenia to Isfahan.

The New Julfa quarter in which Vank Cathedral and other Armenian churches are situated is very different from any other place in Isfahan; it is established in 1606 by Shah Abbas I and worth being visited.

Vank cathedral is located in the new Jolfa neighborhood of Isfahan; Vank literally means "monastery" or "convent" in the Armenian language. The church was built in 1606, during the reign of Shah Abbas II. Several years after its construction, it was rebuilt, and this time the construction process lasted for nine years.